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Five mutual fund investment plans for one year
Mutual funds are generally deemed long-term investments, but they have products that are custom-made for short-term investments as well. As such, there is no mandatory lock-in period for mutual funds except for ELSS. The flexibility aspect makes mutual funds attractive…
Top 10 mutual fund houses in India: A primer
Indians, who had traditionally invested in bank deposits and gold, have embraced equity investments such as stocks and mutual funds wholeheartedly. Since direct stock investing is not for everyone, mutual funds have emerged as the top investment choice for millions…
20% TCS on foreign remittance transactions under LRS: A guide
The Union Budget of 2023 introduced some significant changes in taxation, including some concerning foreign remittance. Of course, the most noteworthy change was the increase in tax collected at source on remittances. To be specific, TCS on foreign remittance was…
Best dividend-paying penny stocks in India
Penny stocks refer to shares of small companies that trade at low prices, usually below ₹10 per share.Mostly, penny stocks are issued by companies with low market capitalization. However, cheap does not necessarily mean inferior quality. Low-cost investments with strong…
The 10 best tax-saving instruments and the returns they offer
Tax saving is an integral part of financial planning. With the right tax-saving investments, smart taxpayers can minimize tax deductions. The income tax department under the government of India allows taxpayers like you to invest in specified investment schemes and…
A guide to the best tobacco stocks in India
What is bad news for lungs, the joke goes, is good news for tobacco firms. In the Indian context, some of the major cigarette companies in India offer lucrative investment opportunities for retail investors. India’s tobacco companies thrive amid stiff…
A brief history of Tata Group
Not for nothing is Tata Group often referred to as the salt-to-software conglomerate. It is likely that the clothes you wear, the watch that adorns your wrist, the coffee you drink, and even the car you drive to office are…
Best fintech stocks in India: A primer
A digital payments revolution is sweeping India. At the heart of this revolution are fintech companies in India that leverage an innovative platform like the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) that facilitates free and fast transfer of money between accounts. However,…
Top 10 most expensive stocks in the world
The most expensive stocks in the world typically relate to high-quality established companies with good brand recall and solid financials. Those stocks are often very expensive per share, thanks to years of continuous growth and profitability. Generally, wealthy investors buy…
3 reasons why you should not invest in small-cap funds
What is a small-cap fund? A small-cap fund is a mutual fund that invests at least 65% of its pooled money in shares of small-cap companies. Small-cap companies are those firms whose market capitalization is generally below Rs. 5,000 crores…
